Shakhtar returned to Kyiv

At 4:40 am, the plane with the Donetsk delegation on board landed at the Sikorsky airport in Kyiv

Shakhtar started their Europa League group stage campaign with a win, narrowly beating Konyaspor (1-0).

This coming Sunday, the Pitmen are to play their next game. Today, the Orange-and-Blacks are starting their preparation for the Ukrainian League matchday 8 meeting with Vorskla. The team have a recovery session scheduled for tonight.